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In Central Washington, we understand that healthy forests are the true key to wildfire prevention. Each summer, we come face-to-face with the threat wildfires pose to our land, our communities, and our health.
President Trump recently delivered his third State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress. The State of the Union is traditionally a unifying event, where the President speaks of his vision for the future of our country. I often leave these speeches full of optimism, ready to continue working for the people of Central Washington and creating a better tomorrow for future generations.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the statement below following reports that the President's budget request would not contain funding for the licensing of Yucca Mountain, the congressionally-designated national nuclear waste repository:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement after the Senate voted to acquit President Trump on both Articles of Impeachment:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following video statement in response to President Trump's third State of the Union address:
Click here to watch Rep. Newhouse's reaction to President Trump's third State of the Union Address.
Article II of our Constitution grants the President of the United States the role of Commander in Chief of our military. While Congress holds the sole authority to declare war on another country, the Commander in Chief is obligated to defend the United States in cases of imminent threat or attack.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, January 28, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) hosted an hour-long Special Order in the House of Representatives to discuss the legislative efforts of the Congressional Western Caucus to strengthen and modernize the Endangered Species Act.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) announced that he has nominated 17 students across Central Washington for consideration to attend U.S. military academies including the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, and U.S. Air Force Academy. The nominations follow an interview process that included Rep. Newhouse's military service academy advisory board, and the final determination for admittance will be made by the respective academies.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement after joining President Trump at the White House signing ceremony for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA):
When we look around Central Washington, it is hard to miss the thousands of acres of wine grapes that cascade across our rolling hills and valleys. In fact, there were more than 59,000 acres and nearly 70 varieties of wine grapes planted last year.
As the co-chair of the Congressional Wine Caucus – and the first co-chair from outside California – I could not be more proud to represent the Washington wine industry.